Phoenix and Scottsdale are in the midst of a development boom that has hardly been slowed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and which bodes well for meetings and events. Read more.

From a pedestrian bridge over the Tennessee River to a former site of the 1982 World’s Fair, East Tennessee’s major meetings markets—Gatlinburg, Knoxville and Chattanooga—offer plenty of unique spaces for outdoor events.

Nebraska boasts a robust agritourism industry, with lodges and guest ranches across the state that are perfect for small groups looking to get outdoors.

Whether returning or discovering dizzying Los Angeles—a city of 469 square miles—for the first time, the treasured meeting spots define the spirit, history and often, legend of L.A.’s four famed locales.      

Drive-to meetings are making a comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how Texas-based groups can make the most of their home state for business.

Travel editor Tyler Davidson shares some pandemic hospitality industry conviviality at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, with a bagpiper rounding out the noirish Central California Coast tableau. Read more.

Groups headed to Southwest Michigan for a meeting should check out these six offsite venues that accommodate outdoor receptions, picnics and various other functions in the open air.

Outdoor event options, nearby National Parks and recent renovations and openings in key cities like Billings and Missoula put Montana in a good position for future group gatherings, especially for regional drive-to meetings.

Outdoor event options and recent upgrades to the convention center make Boise a compelling option for regional Northwest meetings.

New Orleans, the quintessential party destination, is taking the COVID-19 pandemic one day at a time while preparing for the good times to roll once again. Read more.